English–Japanese

“treetop” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikozue

Example

風に梢が揺れます。kaze ni kozue ga yu re ma su

The treetop sways in the wind.

Illustration for 梢 (treetop)

How to say “treetop” in Japanese

“Treetop” in Japanese is 梢 (kozue).

It points to the high, delicate outer growth of a tree, where branches reach toward the sky.

Full entry for 梢: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 梢

朝日が梢の間から差し込みます。asa hi ga kozue no aida ka ra sa shi ko mi ma su

Morning sunlight streams through the treetops.

Tips for using 梢

  • In English, treetop often suggests a whole upper crown, while 梢 (kozue) can also focus on the slender ends of individual branches.

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